Business Administration Apprentice
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Company THE PRINCE OF WALES ROAD SURGERY
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Location DORSET, DT1 2FD
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £15,600.00 per year
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Sector Business and administration
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Ref NAS-2000060009
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Application Deadline Date 13/11/2026
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Start Date 01/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 24 months (initial fixed-term contract). Monday to Friday: 7.5 hours per day, including bi-weekly college attendance (during term-times only). The working pattern will be agreed with the apprentice and training provider.
Brief Description
The successful apprentice will work across Patient Services, general administration, practice workflow and support for senior management. You will gain an insight into how a healthcare organisation operates, while developing practical administration, communication, IT, organisation and customer service skills.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will attend college/training as required as part of the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. Training will cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a business administrator, alongside practical workplace experience. On successful completion, the apprentice will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and the associated qualification/assessment required by the training provider.
Future Prospects
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate may be offered a permanent position within Prince of Wales Surgery, subject to vacancies and performance. The broad experience gained could also support progression into practice administration, patient services, business administration or wider healthcare administration roles.
Vacancy Detail
- Support the Patient Services Team with day-to-day administrative and patient-facing tasks, helping the practice provide an efficient and welcoming service.
- Assist with general administration, including filing, data entry, document preparation, scanning, correspondence and maintaining accurate records.
- Gain experience of practice workflow and how different teams work together across a GP surgery, including supporting administrative processes and responding to routine requests.
- Provide administrative support to senior managers with tasks such as preparing information, updating records, organising meetings, producing documents and assisting with projects.
- Develop confidence using practice IT systems and Microsoft Office, while learning how confidentiality and information governance apply within a healthcare setting.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation and, where appropriate, gain experience at both the Dorchester and Portesham branch sites.
Other Information
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Coastland College to ensure you meet the requirements for the apprenticeship. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.